Theodore Gegoux - The New York Years (1873 to 1909)

Theodore Gegoux
The New York Years
(1873 to 1909)

That which follows is a chronological listing of articles about the artist Gegoux, which were found in the newspapers of his time. These articles represent most of what is known and believed about the artist. Faithfully compiled from microfilm copies of the old newspapers. Please forgive the miss-spelled names and any other errors. Efforts have been made to assure that the information is as accurate as possible.

Chapter Six - General Grant's Portrait
Watertown Studio - 1885 to 1889

"An elegant painting by Gegoux, is also to be used in the decoration. It is a faithful portrait of Gen. Grant with an angel hovering over him and about to crown him with a wreath"
The Watertown Daily Times - 1885.

Fine weather greeted the Watertown mourners on the morning on August 8, 1885 when they left their homes wearing the customary black left arm bands to memorialize their fallen General and former President. General Grant was buried in New York City that day and Watertown like most other cities across the country paused to conduct a somber memorial service to honor the passing of America's beloved countryman. General Grant had suffered personal ruin and terminal throat cancer during his final years. Nonetheless, he had mustered the strength to complete his personal memoirs in his last year of life and thus had assured the financial recovery for his family.
America had followed the daily news accounts of Grant's condition. Gegoux for his part completed an eight foot high canvas portrait of General Grant which was displayed at the Watertown memorial and eventually gifted to the Joe Spratt Post of the Grand Army of the Republic at Watertown. What became of this portrait is not known as of this writing.
Perhaps even more astounding is the recent discovery of four additional Gegoux portraits of civil war generals - Burnside; Hancock; McClellan; and Meade - all executed in oil on canvas sized 4 feet by 3 feet. These portraits were commissioned especially for the Joe Sprat G.A.R. Post, and they represent a historically significant and previously unknown body of work.

News from Watertown (1885 to 1890)

6.001) The Watertown Daily Times, August 7, 1885
At The Armory
The work of decorating the armory under the supervision of Chairman Demarso and his committee is going on splendidly. The smaller woodwork is being twined with black and white. An elegant painting by Gegoux, is also to be used in the decoration. It is a faithful portrait of Gen. Grant with an angel hovering over him and about to crown him with a wreath. The work is artistic, like all pieces which come from Gegoux's studio. Flags and flowers are still needed and should be left at the armory at once.

6.002) The Watertown Daily Times, August 8, 1885
The Memorial
Gen. Grant's National Funeral in This City
The decorations at the armory are extremely beautiful, and it is doubtful if a Watertown audience ever viewed anything greater or more extensive in this line. Running the whole length of the balcony are wide strips of black and white bunting, gracefully festooned and sectioned with small flags and mourning emblems.
Directly in front of the balcony is the large rostrum completely boxed in with small flags and surrounded with flowers and festooned drapery. The railing around this stand is wound with alternate strips of black and white, while in the back ground is the large portrait, eight feet high, of the dead soldier - the quick but most life-like and masterly work of our noted artist Prof. Gegoux. Above the portrait is a picture of an angel bearing down upon the nation's great citizen with a wreath of flowers and shrouded gracefully in transparent robes.

6.003) The Watertown Times - August 15, 1885 - Saturday
A beautiful oil portrait graces the entrance to Prof. Gegoux's studio. It is of the late Mrs. Sarah Dorr, of Sackets Harbor.

6.004) The Watertown Times - August 18, 1885 - Tuesday
The portrait which graces the entrance to Prof. Gegoux's studio, and which is so greatly admired, is that of Mrs. Sarah Day, mother of Supervisor Day.

6.005) The Watertown Times - August 18, 1885 - Tuesday
An oil pastel by Gegoux is shown in Sterling & Mosher's window. It is a most artistic piece of work, and is a faithful portrait of Mrs. K. G. Lee, of Meriden, Conn. Prof. Gegoux is doing some very fine work nowadays.

6.006) The Watertown Daily Times, September 16, 1885
A beautiful oil portrait has just been completed by Prof. Gegoux, of Hannibal Smith's son Eli (1871-1888) (Brookside). It is claimed by many to be one of the best productions of the kind ever shown in this city.
Notes - Brookside Graves:
Smith, Amelia Marsh 11/16/1922 T 31 02L 1838 1922
Smith, Hannibal T 31 01L 1839 1899
Smith, Eli M. T 31 03L 1871 1888

6.007) The Watertown Daily Times, September 17, 1885 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux is now finishing a life size pastel portrait of the late Mrs. P. V. Poor, of Black River.

6.008) The Watertown Times - Sept. 21 1885 - Monday
At the entrance of Gegoux's studio, may be seen a crayon portrait which does credit to the artist. The subjects are Mr. and Mrs. Jason Miser's two little daughters.

6.009) The Watertown Daily Times, September 29, 1885
An elegant crayon of School Commissioner Shaver's familiar face is exhibited by Gegoux.

6.010) The Watertown Daily Times, October 17, 1885 - Saturday
Mrs. H. A. Cornwall, of Alexandria Bay, is having painted a life-size bust portrait of her late sister, Mrs. P. V. Poor. Gegoux is the artist.

6.01) The Watertown Daily Times, November 21, 1885
Prof. Gegoux is now engaged on a life-size portrait of Mr. John Seart of Clayton.

6.012) The Watertown Daily Times, December 5, 1885 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux, has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Wood Decant's little daughter Louise. It is pronounced a beautiful piece of work.

6.013) The Watertown Daily Times, December 16, 1885
The friends of the late Mrs. Fannie Dexter, of Black River, can now see the splendid portrait, in oil, of her, just finished by Prof. Gegoux, of this city, whose studio will be open this evening tomorrow, day and evening for that purpose.

6.014) The Watertown Daily Times, December 29, 1885
Local Art
In Mr. Wilson's Art rooms Theo. Gegoux has a portrait of Mr. H. F. Inglehart. The portrait is made from life and is a remarkably good facsimile of Mr. Inglehart. It is well finished and reflects credit to Mr. Gegoux's brush.

6.015) The Watertown Daily Times, January 16, 1886 - Saturday
Mr. J. C Woodruff is having executed a life-size crayon portrait of his mother, the late Mrs. Charles T. Woodruff. Gegoux is the artist.

6.016) The Watertown Daily Times, Feb 11, 1886
Happily Dedicated - Joe Spratt Post
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On the right as you enter the hall hangs Prof. Gegoux's magnificent painting of Gen. Grant, the gift of the professor to the post.
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Commander Cornwall then said that he had a public acknowledgement to make in behalf of the post, which was a grateful duty to perform. Among the many valuable gifts to the post none were more valuable or appropriate than the gift made by Prof. Theo. Gegoux of his splendid painting of our grand old commander, General Grant, (applause) which you see hanging on the walls of our beautiful room. It speaks for itself as testimony of his skill as an artist, and its presentation to us is ample evidence of a generous nature, and a heart warm toward our organization and its members. I move a rising note of thanks to Prof. Gegoux for his beautiful gift.

6.017) Watertown Re-Union, February 17, 1886 - Wednesday
G. A. R.
Joe Spratt Post Dedicate a New Hall with impressive Ceremonies.
The dedication of its now hall Wednesday evening by Joe Spratt Post, G. A. R., of this city, was in all respects a most enjoyable event. For the past month the Post has been busy in fitting up a portion of Apollo hall, on Court street, for permanent quarters. The attack was made under the lead of Commander Cornwell, and has been perfectly successful. The hall comprises about half of the old one, and there are pleasant ante rooms connected with it. The Grand Army hall is the lower half of the old hall, on the left of the stairway. The new hall is 48 feet long, 37 feet wide and 20 feet high. The wood-work represent cherry and black walnut, the walls are very handsomely-papered, and there is a substantial ceiling overhead. It is a finely proportioned hall, and well adapted for the use designed. From the center of the ceiling is suspended an elegant ten-light chandelier; tastely trimmed with flags.
On the right as you enter the hall hangs Prof. Gegoux's magnificent painting of Gen. Grant, the gift of the professor to the Post. On the left is a large picture of Gen, Hancock, and over the commander's station in front is a large photograph of Col. Joseph Spratt. The walls abound with engravings, lithographs and maps of the various battle fields of the war, relieved here and there by flags. The ante-rooms are tastily furnished, and the whole work shows good taste. Great credit is due to those who have planned and executed the work, not forgetting the constant and valuable assistance rendered by the ladies of the Women's Auxiliary Post, No. 46, who have been untiring in their efforts to help, "the boys" in their work at home, as they were unceasing in their devotion to their loved ones on the field. ......
The Joe Spratt Post now contains 220 members, and deserve the congratulations and encouragement of the community. It is a noble band of boys in blue, they are doing good, take pleasure in it, and all their friends are glad to see them prosperous and happy in their new and elegant quarters.

6.018) The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - March 16, 1886
Watertown, N.Y.
One of the busiest men in town is Prof. Theo. Gegoux, the portrait painter. Prof. Gegoux has an enviable reputation as an artist and is justly deserving of the liberal patronage he is receiving.

6.019) The Watertown Daily Times, March 31 to November 27, 1886
"From Life"
Life-Size Bust Crayon Portrait at Gegoux's For $ 25
Only two sittings required. Satisfaction guaranteed. Studio in the Van Namee Block.

6.020) The Watertown Daily Times - April 26, 1886 - Monday
Life-size crayon portraits at Gegoux's from $15. Copying from old pictures, $15. Call and see samples.

6.021) The Watertown Daily Times - May 28, 1886 - Friday
Fine Portraits
Through the courtesy of Commander Cornwall and ex-Commander Traver, of Joe Spratt post, G.A.R., the Times reporters were this morning shown several fine portraits recently painted in oil by Prof. Gegoux for the adornment of the post's headquarters.
The pictures are on canvas 3 x 4 feet in size and are correct portraits of Generals Meade, Burnside, McClellan, and Hancock, all in military uniform as they appeared during the rebellion.
They are fine specimens of Prof Gegoux's skill, that of General Meade being as near perfection as a likeness can be. It almost seems capable of speaking so life-like is the expression and color.
These pictures, together with the post's large portrait of General Garfield and the mammoth painting, 6 x 8 feet, of General Grant, which is without doubt the finest portrait of the great warrior in existence, and which was first shown at the Memorial services held in the armory, make a rare collection and one of which the post can well be proud.
G.A.R. Hall, as now furnished and decorated, possesses many interesting features for the visitor. Maps of various localities where great battles were fought adorn the walls, and from the commander's mallet and the balloting box up to the largest pieces of furniture in the hall there is no end of ingenuity displayed to produce designs emblematic of war.
The government is at present compiling an official record of all orders issued during the rebellion in both armies. The work will fill fifty large volumes and as fast as issued are placed on file in the post's library.
No one can visit their attractive headquarters and blame any man for boasting of the title of "an old soldier."

6.022) The Watertown Re-Union - June 2, 1886 - Wednesday
Fine Portraits.
Saturday we were shown several fine portraits recently painted in oil by Prof. Gegoux for the adornment of Joe Spratt Post's headquarters. The pictures are on canvass 3x4 feet in size and are correct portraits of Generals Meade, Burnside, McClellan and Hancock, all in military uniform and as they appeared during the rebellion.
They are fine specimens of Prof. Gegoux's skill, that of General Meade being as near perfection as a likeness can be it almost seems capable of speaking so life, like is the expression and color. These pictures together with the Post's large portrait of General Garfield and the mammoth painting 6x8 feet, of General Grant, which is without doubt the finest portrait of the great warrior in existence, and which was first shown at the Memorial services held in the armory, make a rare collection and one of which the Post can well be proud. G. A. R. Hall, as now furnished and decorated posses many interesting features for the visitor.
Maps of various localities where great battles wore fought, and from the commander's mallet and the balloting box up to the largest piece of furniture in the hall there is no end of ingenuity displayed to produce designs embematical of war. The government is at present compiling an official record of all orders issued during the rebellien in both armies. The work will fill fifty large volumes, and as fast as issued are placed on file in the Post's library. No one can visit their attractive head quarters and blame any man for boasting of the title of "an old soldier."

6.023) The Watertown Daily Times - June 10, 1886
Attractions at Grand Army hall this evening:
Pleasant rooms, attractive young lady waiters, the best of ice-cream, cake and strawberries, splendid music furnished by Prof. H. M. Lewis' family orchestra, assisted by Prof. Mangang, good singing, and other attractions including beautiful paintings by Prof. Gegoux of famous generals of the war, and the immense life-like portrait of Gen. Grant. No charge for admittance, everybody welcome.

6.024) The Watertown Daily Times, June 28, 1886
Prof. Gegoux has just completed a large oil portrait of Architect N. Dillenbeck of this city. The picture is full life-size and three fourths figure. The portrait has been elegantly framed and was on exhibition at A. R. Wilson's art rooms today, where work has been admired and complemented by many persons.
There is no doubt that the picture is one of the finest the professor has ever produced, and the affects attained are so life-like and natural that it almost seems capable of speaking. It was painted from life, Mr. Dillenbeck giving the professor five sittings.
It is to be regretted that Watertown is likely to loose such an artist as Prof. Gegoux, but such is said to be the case as he contemplates taking up his residence at or near New York at some future day. Such paintings as the one above described, are not seen every day, and the artist capable of producing them is certainly an honor to this or any city.

6.025) The Watertown Re-Union - July 21, 1886 - Wednesday
Mrs. Geo. R. Whittier, of Brownville, is having two life-size crayon portraits executed of herself and her late husband. Gegoux swings the pencil.

6.026) The Watertown Re-Union - July 21 to August 26, 1886
A Life Size Crayon Portrait
AT Gegoux's Studio, FROM LIFE, OR FROM A FIRST-CLASS PHOTO GRAPH FOR $15.00, FORMER PRICE $45.00.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENT.
To every person who has one of the above portraits made, a number will be given, which will entitle the holder to one chance on the oil painting, "Moonlight on the St Lawrence," Valued at $500.
This offer will only hold good for eight months.
Studio Over 21 Public Square, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

6.027) The Watertown Daily Times, August 20, 1886 - Friday
Gegoux has just completed a fine crayon portrait of Charles H. Brown, of Lewis and Brown.

6.028) The Watertown Daily Times - September 2, 1886 - Thursday
Theodore Gegoux, who accompanied the 39th Separate company on their excursion to Gouverneur today, was called there by a telegram from the organizers of the fair.
The honor was conferred upon him of being the committee on fine arts at the Gouverneur fair to decide upon the merits of the various exhibits. He will undoubtedly occupy the position designated with credit to himself and satisfaction to all.

6.029) The Watertown Daily Times - September 4, 1886 - Saturday
Gegoux has a very fine crayon portrait of William Lawyer on exhibition at Wilson's art rooms.

6.030) The Watertown Daily Times - September 9, 1886 - Friday
The Wedding
The fair young lady who is to be married on the fair grounds is going to have some pretty pictures of heaself if the work of Watertown is worth anything, and we think it is. Will Hart is bound to to make her some of the finest panel photos ever seen in Watertown, and Gegoux will try to have a fine crayon portrait ready to present to her on the wedding day.

6.031) The Watertown Daily Times - September 15, 1886 - Wednesday
The Jefferson County Fair
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Main Hall
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Gegoux's booth attracted attention, as he had the portrait of the bride on exhibition. Other crayons are very fine. That of George Knowlton is especially good.

6.032) The Watertown Daily Times - September 16, 1886 - Thursday
The Jefferson County Fair
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Works of Art
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Gegoux shows in his booth a $600 painting of Mr. N. Dillenbeck; also a number of others, which are fine.

6.033) The Watertown Daily Times, September 17, 1886 - Friday
Charles L. Cory and Carrie B. Clark, of Black River, appeared to claim the gifts offered for the couple who would be married in public on the fair grounds, and were so married by the Rev. Mr. Townby.
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Presents
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Theodore Gegoux, a fine crayon portrait of the bride;
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6.034) The Watertown Herald - September 18, 1886 - Saturday
The Fair Jefferson County's Finest Show: Gegoux's Studio was represented by some fine pictures in oil and crayon. It was adorned by a life size crayon of "The Bride".

6.035) The Jefferson County Journal - September 21, 1886 - Tuesday
Mr. H. H. Finster lately had his daughter's portrait painted by Mr. Gegoux, of Watertown. It is life size and a fine piece of art Mr. Finster's daughter died last spring and the copy was but a small picture.

6.036) The Watertown Re-Union - September 22, 1886 - Wednesday
THE WEDDING.
Charles L. Cory and Carrie B. Clark, of Black River
THE PRESENTS.
The following is the list of presents received by the couple:
Theodore Gegoux, a fine crayon portrait of the bride

6.037) The Watertown Daily Times, October 9, 1886 - Saturday
A pastel painting by Theodore Gegoux, of Mrs. H. C Bannister, is generally admired, being on exhibition at Wilson's art studio, on Washington street. It is shown for a few days only, and in an excellent likeness of the lady.

6.038) The Oswego Daily Times-Express - October 22, 1886 - Friday
Notice.
I have now on exhibition at Schilling's music store on First street a variety of Professor Gegoux's pictures, life size, in oil, pastel, and crayon paintings. Please call and examine Saturday afternoon and evening, and leave your orders with the agent.
H. O. Banister

6.039) The Watertown Re-Union - November 10, 1886 to April 20, 1887
A Life Size Crayon Portrait
AT Gegoux's Studio, FROM LIFE, OR FROM A FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPH FOR $15.00, FORMER PRICE $45.00.
Studio Over 21 Public Square, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

6.040) The Watertown Daily Times - November 30 to December 4, 1886
Fair at the Armory
All who buy tickets of admission any of the nights of this week will get a chance on a life-size crayon portrait of the winner by Mr. Gegoux, the well known artist.

6.041) The Oswego Daily Times - January 13, 1887 - Thursday
A Fine Portrait
Mr. Theo. Gegoux has just finished a fine portrait of Prof. E. Favreau, which is now on exhibition at Schilling's music store. It is an artistic piece of work and reflects much credit on the artist who is from Watertown.

6.042) The Watertown Herald - January 22, 1887 - Saturday
Men Selected for Jury
The following is a list of jurors drawn to serve at a term of the county court to be held in this city.
February 8th: ....
4th ward ....
Theodore Gegoux .....

6.043) The Watertown Re-Union - January 26, 1887 - Wednesday
Trial Jurors.
The following is a correct list of persons drawn Friday morning at 9 o'clock to serve as trial jurors at the county court and court of sessions to be held at the court-house in this city, beginning February 7th, 1887; Theodore Gegoux, fourth ward;

6.044) The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - February 16, 1887
Watertown, N.Y.
Prof. Theo. Gegoux has some of his paintings on exhibition at the Catholic fair, which begun at Clayton Monday night.

6.045) The Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1887 - Friday
A very handsome crayon picture in Sterling & Mosher's window has attracted considerable attention for a day or two. The subject is "Matre Dolorosa" and the work that of Frank P. Haley of this city, who has been a student with Prof. Gegoux for a year past. The work bears evidence of competent instruction and some natural ability of the student.
Note: "Matre Dolorosa" translates as "Mother of Sorrows".

6.046) The Watertown Herald - March 12, 1887 - Saturday
A specimen of the work of one of Prof. Gegoux's students may be seen in Sterling & Mosher's show window in the arcade. It is a crayon portrait representing the Virgin Mary, taken from a cheap picture, and is the work of Frank P. Haley, who has been a student for about a year. Careful and correct work is clearly discernable in the drawing. Prof. Gegoux has reason to be proud of his student.

6.047) The Watertown Daily Times - March 15, 1887 - Tuesday
Theo Gegoux has just finished a fine pastel portrait of H. O. Bannister. It is a very correct likeness of that gentleman.

6.048) The Watertown Daily Times - March 29, 1887 - Tuesday
A Fine Picture
Theodore Gegoux, the popular portrait artist of this city, has recently completed a handsome portrait of the late Gen. John A. Logan, which is attracting much attention. The picture is on exhibition in the window at the Wilson's art room. The portrait will grace the walls of the G.A. R. rooms, along with those of: Lincoln, Garfield, Hancock, Grant, Meade, and McClellan. Mr. Gegoux has painted many fine pictures for the Joe Spratt post, and they value his latest production very highly.

6.049) The Watertown Daily Times - April 18, 1887 - Monday
Gegoux, the artist, is now engaged on life-size portraits of Mr. John W. Griffin, the architect, and wife.

6.050) The Watertown Daily Times - May 5, 1887 - Thursday
Mr. John Makepeace has lately had a life-size portrait of his a father-in-law, the late R. Gurnee, of Omar, executed by Gegoux, the artist. The likeness is said to be perfect, and Mr. Gegoux's customer is greatly pleased with it.

6.051) The Watertown Daily Times, May 21, 1887 - Saturday
Mr. J. P. Budd, of Carthage, is having executed a life-size portrait of his mother. Theo. Gegoux is the artist.

6.052) The Watertown Times - May 28, 1887 - Saturday
G. H. McKinley, of Clayton, N. Y., is having a crayon portrait executed at Gegoux, studio.

6.053) The Watertown Daily Times, June 2, 1887 - Thursday
A very good crayon portrait of Dr. J. B. Lowe is on exhibition in Sterling & Mosher's window. It was executed by Frank P. Healy, a young artist of this city.

6.054) The Watertown Daily Times, June 2, 1887 - Thursday
The striking life-size crayon portrait exhibited today in Sterling & Mosher's show window is the work of Frank Haley, of this city, Frank formerly, and not long ago, was a carrier of the Daily Times, and for the past year has been a student of the well-known, Prof. Gegoux.

6.055) The Watertown Daily Times, June 8, 1887 - Wednesday
G. A. R. Festival
The Ice cream and strawberry festival, Friday evening, at Joe Spratt post's hall, on Court street, will be under the auspices of the Ladies Relief corps. They extend a cordial invitation to the public generally, to be present. Admittance free. The tables will be presided over by a corps of handsome young ladies, who will carefully attend to all wishing refreshments. And while you are relishing a dish of Nill & Jess' extra fine ice cream, you can be enjoying a view of those elegant mammoth paintings by Prof. Gegoux that now adorn the walls of G. A. R. hall, of President Lincoln and Generals Grant, Logan, Hancock, Garfield, Meade, McClellan and Burnside, and also at the same time be listening to sweet music, discovered by H. M. Lewis' fine orchestra.

6.056) The Watertown Re-Union - June 15, 1887 - Wednesday
Antwerp
Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, was in town last week.

6.057) The Watertown Daily Times - July 20, 1887 - Tuesday
Theodore Gegoux, the artist, to now engaged on a life size pastel portrait of the late Mrs. Thomas Breen, of this city. The work will be accomplished by the last of this month, when relatives and friends are cordially invited to call at Gegoux's studio and see it.
Notes - Brookside Graves:
Breen, Charolette E. 1887

6.058) The Watertown Daily Times, July 23, 1887 - Saturday
Gegoux, the artist, has recently finished a life-size "full length" pastel portrait for Mr. H. D. McCaffrey of Oswego. The portrait is a good one and adds fresh laurels to Gegoux's already high reputation.

6.059) Syracuse Standard, July 24, 1887 - Sunday
Theodore Gegoux, the artist, is engaged on a life size portrait of the late Mrs. Thomas Breen.

6.060) The Watertown Daily Times - August 5, 1887 - Friday
An Old Oil Painting
A portrait painting of David Bush which was done in Holland in 1790 or thereabouts, has just been copied in crayon by artist Gegoux. The crayon is beautifully done. The object of the work is to secure for relatives copies of the original by photographs. David Bush was born in 1770 and adopted the calling of sailor, becoming a sea captain. About 1806 we went on a voyage, which it was his intention should be his last. His ship sank at sea, and he was never seen afterwards. The crew and all on board were lost. The painting is owned by L. J. Goodale of Carthage, a brother of Gustavus Goodale, of this city, to whom it has descended, and it is the work of a master of art.

6.061) The Watertown Daily Times, August 8, 1887 - Monday
At two o'clock yesterday morning little Dan H. Baker, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Baker, peacefully passed away at his parents' home, No. 4 Paddock street. His death is a sad blow to his parents. Little Dan was about eight years of age and a very bright boy. Some two weeks ago he was taken sick and his ailment resulted in brain disease, which terminated in his untimely death. The funeral services will be held at the home of his parents at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The remains will be interred at Brookside cemetery.

6.062) The Watertown Daily Times, August 17, 1887 - Wednesday
Theodore Gegoux left the city for the Islands last evening, where be will join his family. He will return and reopen his studio Monday or Tuesday.

6.063) The Watertown Daily Times, August 24, 1887 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux has returned from his vacation at Kingston.

6.064) The Watertown Daily Times - August 30, 1887 - Tuesday
U. Lott and family, of San Antonio, Texas, are at the Woodruff house for a few days.

6.065) The Watertown Daily Times, September 10, 1887 - Saturday
Col. J. H. Wood, of Chicago, is having a life-size crayon portrait of his deceased daughter by Gegoux, the artist.

6.066) The Watertown Daily Times, September 19, 1887 - Monday
Gegoux, the artist, has returned from Utica, where he has finished a life-size portrait of the late Miss Anna Downer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Downer. The work gave excellent satisfaction.

6.067) The Watertown Daily Times - October 5, 1887 - Wednesday
The Thirty-Ninth
The Company Proposes to Have a Grand Fair in November
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The plan is to exhibit the main part of the Fair in the drill-room of the armory.
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The other rooms in the Armory will be used for the art and loan exhibition, which will be under the care of Prof. Gegoux and assistants. The company already have had good success in arranging articles for this branch and will make a special effort on this part of the fair. They are going to make an exhibit of paintings, etchings, engravings, & etc, and as the company will be responsible and have everything insured, they will be able to secure a number of fine paintings such as have never been shown here before.
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Loan committee - Theo. Gegoux; L. J. Davis; and S. A. Upham; and W. L. Shephard

6.068) The Watertown Re-Union - October 19, 1887 - Wednesday
Rah! Rah! Rah!
The 39th Separate company is meeting with the best of success in arranging for its bazar and art exhibition. The following list of articles has been contributed by merchants and others in the city:
Theo. Gegoux, pastel portrait, life size bust;

6.069) The Watertown Daily Times - October 24, 1887 - Monday
Mrs. Theodore Gegoux with two children will visit at Nyatt, Ohio during the month to come. They departed for that place this afternoon.

6.070) The Watertown Re-Union - November 2, 1887 - Wednesday
The 39th Separate company
Grand Bazaar, Art and loan Exhibit
The committee having matters in charge have concluded to have two grand prizes to be given at the door-one of $100 in gold, and the other an order for a pastel portrait by Gegoux, valued at $55. The manner of awarding these prizes will be announced later.

6.071) The Watertown Daily Times - November 18, 1887
The art exhibition in connection with the bazaar of the 39th Separate Company shows that the homes of Watertown possess many valuable pictures. The artist who attracts most attention is Mr. P. Cameron. Among the local artists Gegoux shows portraits which are startlingly life like.

6.072) The Watertown Daily Times, November 18, 1887 - Friday
Art Treasures.
A Few Classic Works That Adorn Watertown Homes - The Art Exhibition at the Armory Loan Collection of the 39th Separate Company. The art loan exhibition department of the fair of the Watertown Citizen's Corps at the armory is one of the most attractive ....
Among local artists, Gegoux shows a portrait of N. Dillenbeck, which is startlingly life-like, and attracts attention immediately. Another is a moonlight scene on the St. Lawrence, which is a most faithful study of effects and is greatly admired.

6.073) The Watertown Re-Union - November 23, 1887 - Wednesday
The Armory Bazar.
The bazar conducted under the auspices of the 39th Separate company, closed last Saturday night. The final drawing took place Saturday No. 5,150, held by Miss Hattie Fairbanks was the fifth number drawn from the wheel and won the $55 portrait given by Theodore Gegeoux.

6.074) The Watertown Daily Times, December 7, 1887 - Wednesday
Prof. Theodore Gegoux has recently finished an excellent life-size crayon portrait of the late Dan Baker, the eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Baker, who died a few months ago. The portrait is very natural and a splendid picture of the deceased.

6.075) The Watertown Daily Times, January 17, 1888 - Tuesday
A very life-like crayon portrait of Mr. Edward Coff hangs in the window of Sterling & Mosher, at the entrance of Paddock arcade. This work was done by Mr. Frank Haley, of this city, and is pronounced by those competent to criticize, as being very perfect in all particulars. Mr. Haley is soon to enter a celebrated school of art in New York city .... and, with proper training, in the near future, Watertown will be proud of this young artist.

6.076) The Watertown Daily Times - February 4, 1888 - Saturday
A portrait of Cornelius Bort, on exhibition at the entrance to Gegoux's studio, attracts much attention. The work is in oil by Mr. Gegoux, and the likeness is perfect.

6.077) The Watertown Re-Union - February 8, 1888 - Wednesday
A portrait of Cornelius Bort, on exhibition at the entrance to Gegoux's studio, attracts much attention. The work is in oil by Mr. Gegoux, and the likeness is perfect.

6.078) The Watertown Daily Times - March 17, 1888 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux has two portraits on exhibition in A. Wilson's art rooms. One represents Mr. J. M. Tilden of this city, and the other is a likeness of the late R. C. Read, of Sackets Harbor. Both are executed with the faithfulness and flourish for which Prof. Gegoux is noted. The picture of Mr. Tilden is a masterpiece of its kind. The other, having made from the dead man's, face, is not so satisfactory to Mr. Gegoux, but is nonetheless a fine picture.

6.079) The Watertown Daily Times - March 24, 1888 - Saturday
Art Notes.
Three fine pictures of three popular militia men are on exhibition in Wilson's art shop window. They are crayons by Gegoux, and represent Captain James H. Miller, First Lieut. W. W. Scot and Second Lieut. T. F. Kearns, the retiring officers of the 39th Separate company.
They are wonderfully like the originals, who are represented in the uniforms of the national guard, with their chests decorated with the medals which have been awarded to them. Three better subjects for the artist's skill could hardly be found within the limits of any organization, and Mr. Gegoux has made the most of his advantageous opportunity. The work is done with a perfection rarely, if ever equaled by Watertown's noted portrait painter, and with a touch which will compare very favorably with the best accomplishments of the leading artists of this class among whom Mr. Gegoux will doubtless take a future place.
The pictures were ordered by the 39th Separate company for the club rooms in the armory, and will serve to commemorate the work of the three men to whom the present efficiency of the company is largely due.

6.080) The Watertown Daily Times - March 24, 1888 - Saturday
Two portraits from the studio of Theo. Gegoux have been on exhibition at Wilson's art rooms. One is a crayon of J. M. Tilden of this city, and the other also a crayon, is a likeness of the late R. C. Read of Sackets Harbor.

6.081) The Watertown Daily Times - March 28, 1888 - Wednesday
A crayon portrait of the late R. C. Read was received by the family the deceased on Saturday. This portrait was executed by the artist T. Gegoux, of Watertown. It is considered an excellent picture, and when it is remembered that the artist never met the deceased before death, his success is wonderful. The friends are much pleased at obtaining so good a picture.

6.082) The Watertown Re-Union - March 28, 1888 - Wednesday
Art Notes.
Three fine pictures of three popular militia men are on exhibition in A. Wilson's art rooms window. They are crayons by Gegoux, and represent Captain James R. Miller, First Lieut. W. W. Scott, and Second Lieut. T. F . Kearns, the retiring officers of the 39th Separate Company. They are wonderfully like the originals, who are represented in the uniforms of officers of the National Guard, with their breasts decorated with the medals which have been awarded to them.

6.083) The Watertown Daily Times - May 11, 1888
Artist Gegoux has just completed an excellent likeness in crayon of John C. Gray. It is on exhibition in his show-case at the entrance to his studio.

6.084) The Watertown Daily Times, May 25, 1888 - Friday
Art Notes.
Artist Gegoux has just completed a life-sized portrait of Miss Jennie Farnham, which is on exhibition for a few days at his studio.

6.085) The Watertown Daily Times - May 31, 1888 - Friday
Mrs. Martha Prior, of Chaumont. N. Y., has engaged Prof. Gegoux to paint a life-size portrait of her late husband, Noah L. Prior.

6.086) The Watertown Daily Times, June 19, 1888 - Tuesday
Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of Mr. R. W. Reynolds of this city.

6.087) The Watertown Daily Times, June 23, 1888 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux has just completed an excellent portrait of Samuel Reynolds, which is on exhibition at the entrance to his studio.

6.088) The Watertown Daily Times, July 7, 1888 - Saturday
Theodore Gegoux has just completed a fine portrait of Thos. Reese, of Clayton, which is on exhibition at the entrance to his studio. Among his recent works is a portrait of Capt. A. Baldwin, of the steamship Don Royal line, who formerly resided at Stone Mills, this county, but has his headquarters at Trinidad West Indies. Both are excellent likenesses.

6.089) The Watertown Re-Union - July 11, 1888 - Wednesday
Theodore Gegoux has just completed a fine portrait of Thos. Reese, of Clayton, which is on exhibition at the entrance of his studio. Among his recent works is a portrait of Capt. A. Baldwin, of the steamship Don, Royal line, who formerly resided at Stone Mills, this county, but has his headquarters at Trinidad, West Indies. Both are excellent likenesses.

6.090) The Watertown Herald - July 14, 1888 - Saturday
A fine portrait of Thomas Rees, of Clayton, has been on exhibition at Gegoux's Studio.

6.091) The Watertown Daily Times - July 14, 1888 - Saturday
A club of 50 is being formed to take advantage of an offer made by Prof. Gegoux for crayon portraits executed by him, at half the regular rates. The list is almost completed and only a few names can be added. The opportunity for such a portrait as Prof. Gegoux can make at the low rate offered is one which many will quickly accept. No more acceptable gift from parents to children can be made than a free picture made by Prof. Gegoux.

6.092) The Watertown Daily Times - August 10, 1888 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux exhibits in a show case in front of his studio entrance, an excellent likeness of the late Alderman C. D. Richey.

6.093) The Watertown Daily Times - August 14, 1888
Prof. Gegoux has gone to Clayton to pass a few weeks among the islands, with a view to making a painting for an art exhibition.

6.094) The Watertown Daily Times - August 25, 1888 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux's studio will be closed for about two weeks, which time he will be among the Thousand Islands.

6.095) The Watertown Daily Times - September 8, 1888 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux and family returned from Clayton today. Mr. Gegoux's studio will be reopened on Monday.

6.096) The Watertown Daily Times - September 10, 1888 - Monday
"On the St. Lawrence" has the following complimentary notice of one of Watertown's skillful artists:
"Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, has been on the river several weeks during the summer months, and while here, he has made several crayon and oil paintings, among which are those of Hon. John Johnston, F. L. Hall, and Mrs. B. Braslow, of Clayton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gurnee, of Omar. The workmanship is of a high order and displays to the best advantage the great skill and genius of the artist."

6.097) The Watertown Daily Times - September 11 to 13, 1888
Look at Gegoux's portraits at the county fair grounds. Announcement: All orders for portraits given during the four days of the fair will be executed in the most careful manner, by this well-known artist, at half rates. Life size crayons, regular price $25.00 reduced to $12.50; Life size pastels regular price $55.00 reduced to $27.50 ; life size oil paintings, regular price, $70, reduced to $35. You can have six months before having your work delivered if you desire.

6.098) The Watertown Times - September 11 to 13, 1888
A Great Fair
The Seventy-First Annual County Exhibition and Fair to Eclipse all Previous Years - Prof. Gegoux has a whole booth in the main hall, and he has decorated it with that artistic taste which he is daily called upon to exercise. The display is composed entirely of his own productions, portraits in crayon or oil, and is very good.

6.099) The Watertown Daily Times - September 13, 1888 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux's display of fine oil paintings rather excelled anything of the kind ever shown in this hall. They were placed in floral hall, being the works of man's hand amongst the beauties of nature, and the contrast is at once beautiful and striking.

6.100) The Watertown Daily Times - September 22, 1888 - Saturday
A. E. Wood, of Clayton, was in the city yesterday and gave Gegoux, the artist, a sitting for a life-sized crayon portrait.

6.101) The Watertown Daily Times - September 29, 1888 - Saturday
Premiums Awarded by Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society
At Its Annual Fair, Held - Sept. 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Class 49 - Fine Arts, Painting, Crayons, Ink,. Etc.
Exhibition oil painting, (original) T. Gegoux - City. 3.00;
Best portrait painting in oil T. Gegoux - City. 3.00
Best Crayon portrait T. Gegoux - City. 2.00

6.102) Oswego Daily Times - October 23, 1888 - Tuesday
Nesbitt's Gallery
Nesbitt the photographer has secured the services of Mr. Gegoux, a competent artist, and hereafter more attention will be paid than ever before to portraits, the crayon work being especially fine. A specimen of their crayon portraits may be seen at Schilling's music store and the specimens of pastel work may be seen in the gallery.
It will be seen at a glance that these portraits compare favorably with the work of any first class gallery. As a matter of course artistic work in all lines of the photographers art may be found at this gallery.

6.103) The Watertown Re-Union - December 26, 1888 - Wednesday
The crayon portrait of "Art" Coburn, which is in J. Rogers & Co's window, is the work of Theodore Gegoux of your city and is an excellent example of the fine work he can do.

6.104) The Watertown Daily Times, December 27, 1888 - Thursday
A crayon portrait of Miles Guest, on exhibition in the store window of D.B. Dewey, is attracting a great deal of attention because of the merits. It is an excellent likeness. Frank Haley is the artist.

6.105) The Watertown Daily Times, January 12, 1889 - Saturday
Two Fine Portraits
Prof. Theodore Gegoux has just completed and has on exhibition at his studio two portraits which are certainly equal and perhaps superior to some of his best efforts in the past. One is an oil painting of the late Frank C. Fox, made from a photograph taken before Mr. Fox went west, which is remarkably true to life. The other is a pastelle picture of Miss Jennie McCauley, who won the right to have it painted free of expense in the contest at the recent fair held by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The portrait is beautifully executed and is said by the young lady's acquaintances to be a faithful representation of her features. Both are finished and framed in the best of style. Prof. Gegoux has had good success in the formation of a club, and his club rate pictures have proven entirely satisfactory. He will form another club for crayon portraits in about two weeks.

6.106) The Watertown Re-Union - January 20, 1889 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux is ready, to form another club for crayon, portraits, and offers a generous reduction of rates. The work already done by him for clubs has given excellent satisfaction.

6.107) The Watertown Daily Times, January 28, 1889 - Monday
Prof Gegoux is ready to form another club for crayon portraits, and offers a generous reduction of rates. The work already done by him for clubs has given excellent satisfaction.

6.108) The Watertown Daily Times, February 9, 1889 - Saturday
Two very good portraits have lately been finished by Gegoux the artist. Our townsman Mr. G. H. Wilder of the Crowner house is one of the subjects; the other is First Lieut. Emery of the barracks, Sackets Harbor.

6.109) The Watertown Daily Times, March 4, 1889 - Monday
An excellent portrait of the late Samuel Clark, jr., son of Street Commissioner Clark, has been painted by Prof. Gegoux, and is now on exhibition in the artist's show case.

6.110) The Watertown Daily Times, March 11, 1889 - Monday
A crayon portrait of John Hardiman, just completed by F. P. Healey, is being exhibited in the window of Sterling & Mosher at the entrance to the arcade. Mr. Healey has developed unusual ability in this direction, and this last speciman of his work sustains his already excellent reputation.

6.111) The Watertown Daily Times, March 22, 1889 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux has just delivered three excellent portraits to J. A. D. Beall of Adams Center, one of them a likeness of Mrs. Beall, and the other of his daughter Miriam and grand daughter Grason. Many compliments have been received upon the portraits, which were in all.

6.112) The Watertown Daily Times - May 6, 1889 - Saturday
A life-size crayon portrait of the late Chas Dexter, of Black River, is now on exhibition at Gegoux's studio. Friends are invited to call.

6.113) The Watertown Daily Times - May 11, 1889 - Saturday
Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life sized crayon portrait of the late Mrs. H. H. Phelps, of Henderson, N. Y. Friends are invited to call and see the portrait at Gegoux's over 21 Public Square.

6.114) The Watertown Daily Times - May 15, 1889 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of Mrs. Dr. Payne, of this city, which is on exhibition for a few days at his studio.

6.115) The Watertown Re-Union - May 29, 1889 - Wednesday
A portrait of the late Mrs. H. B. Phelps, by Gegoux, of Watertown, is attracting much attention and is greatly admired.

6.116) The Watertown Daily Times - June 4, 1889 - Tuesday
Three excellent crayon portraits are on exhibition in Bush, Bull & Roth's show-window. They are the work of Prof. Gegoux.

6.117) The Watertown Daily Times - June 8, 1889 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux has just finished a life-size portrait in oil of the late Mrs. Mary Carr. The portrait, which is a correct likeness, is on exhibition at the artist's studio.

6.118) The Watertown Daily Times, July 5, 1889 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux went down the river this morning.

6.119) Utica Morning Herald - July 8, 1889 - Monday
The St. Lawrence.
Latest Arrivals at the River Resorts.
Arrivals at the Park hotel are: R. M. Smith and wife, Utica; Miss Davis, Miss K. A. Smith, Utica; Fred Clarkson; W. A. Burns, New York; Charles Bernard, Oswego; and Theodore Gegoux, Watertown.

6.120) The Watertown Herald - July 20, 1889 - Saturday
Miss Martha W. Hardy, of Sanford's Corners has engaged Prof. Gegoux to paint a life-size portrait of her father, David Hardy.

6.121) The Watertown Daily Times, August 1, 1889 - Thursday
Gegoux's studio will be closed three weeks.

6.122) The Watertown Daily Times, August 2, 1889 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux's address for the next three weeks will be Point Vivian.

6.123) The Watertown Daily Times - September 14, 1889 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux is about to organize another club for oil, crayon and pastel portraits, and is ready to receive a limited number of names for that purpose. The very satisfactory work that has been done for the clubs that have been organized in the past and Prof. Gegoux's unchallenged reputation as an artist give abundant guarantee that first-class pictures will be made, with the members of the club will have the advantage of the reduced rates secured by their cooperation.

6.124) The Watertown Daily Times, September 14, 1889 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux and family returned last evening from their summer sojourn at Point Vivian.

6.125) The Watertown Daily Times - September 21, 1889- Saturday
A beautiful crayon portrait is now on exhibition at Gegoux's studio, of Mrs. A. D. Lowe, of Depauville. Friends are invited to call and see it.

6.126) The Watertown Daily Times, October 2, 1889
Gegoux, the artist, is now engaged on a life-size portrait of the late Charles L. LaBerge. A first class portrait is expected.

6.127) The Watertown Daily Times, October 12, 1889 - Saturday
A crayon portrait of the late E. L. Fellows, a young man who was an employee of the Davis Sewing machine Company and whose death occurred five years ago, is on exhibition in Schuyler Bros. show window. It is a sample of Prof. Gegoux's club rate pictures and is a very admirable piece of work, as will be seen by comparing it with the photograph which rests beside it and from which it was made. Prof. Gegoux's club work is not in any sense inferior to that done on private contracts.

6.128) The Watertown Daily Times, October 19, 1889 - Saturday
By joining a club which Gegoux, the artist is forming, you can secure a life-size genuine crayon portrait for only $12.50. Only a few more to complete the number.

6.129) The Utica Sunday Tribune - November 10, 1889
Some of Utica's picture lovers are getting hungry for an art gallery and one of them asked me to say so. The great trouble with this city is that it has no suitable place for a gallery where a large exhibit of pictures could be shown to advantage.
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The Conservatory of Music has among its out of town pupils some very fine artists, and all take an interest in the subject, as do the young ladies who make their homes with Mrs. Platt. Neighboring towns and some villages could be drawn on with surprising results, and if Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, could be induced to compete, I know Utican's would be most favorably impressed with his work.

6.130) The Watertown Times, November 23, 1889 - Saturday
A Great Portrait.
Prof. Theodore Gegoux's Full-size Picture of Court Crier Weeks a Masterly Production
Prof. Theodore Gegoux, who has made very many notable portraits of well-known people during his residence in this city, has recently finished one which, both in the magnitude and manner of the work, excels anything that he had previously accomplished to this time. A Times representative has been accorded a private view of the picture, and in mentioning some of its points can only hope to call the public's attention to the work so that those who become impressed may see it for themselves, as adequate description is impossible.
It is a portrait in oil of Mr. Justin W. Weeks, Jefferson county's veteran court crier, who resides at 79 Franklin street and who is probably as well known to the people of this city and county, young and old, as any aged man now living here. For year there has been no very apparent change in his personal appearance, and his form, strong and straight and still not greatly enfeebled, though bent with the weight of over 80 years, is a familiar object on the streets, and his dock in the court house, in his favorite pew at church and in the homes of friends where he is an ever welcome caller.
Prof. Gegoux could not have chosen a better study than the form and features of this good old man. And the artist has evidently caught the inspiration which such a subject could impart to one possessing so true an instinct and conception of faithful portraiture as has been given to Mr. Gegoux.
The picture is six feet long by three feet and two inches wide, and this figure of Mr. Weeks, clothed in his customary gray, stands out boldly from a rich warm background. Turning a sudden corner and catching a quick glance at the portrait, it will not be an uncommon thing for persons to mistake it for the original, so striking is the likeness and so expressive is the attitude and air which characterizes it. The active frame, the slope of the shoulders, the large head fringed with white silken hair, the heavy brows which shade keen blue eyes, the smooth shaven face upon which time has ploughed deep but soft furrows, the firm mouth and the honest kind expression of the countenance are all there in the picture as in life, surrounded by a warmth of coloring and light and shade which give it the appearance of a living body.
The artist has achieved a marked success in regard to one of the most delicate points in portrait painting, and that is the flesh tints. It is a fine point of painting to discriminate between the flesh tint of an infant and those of older ages. Perhaps the two extremes of age the most difficult to transfer to canvas. This has been accomplished buy Prof. Gegoux in this case to a degree that proves his skill to be equal to an exceptional test. The portrait is in every respect a grand work and will add to the artists already enviable reputation. It should be purchased by the county and placed in the court-house. Prof. Gegoux will be glad to show the picture to any who are interested enough to call as his studio.

6.131) The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - November 26, 1889
Watertown, N.Y.
Prof. Gegoux has painted a portrait of the veteran court crier, Justin W. Weeks.

6.132) The Watertown Re-Union - November 27, 1889 - Wednesday
Artist Theodore Gegoux, of this city, has finished an excellent life size portrait in oil of Mr. Justin Weeks, Jefferson county's venerable Court crier. The portrait is an exceptional fine one and does great credit to the artist. Interested parties can see the picture by calling at Prof. Gegoux's studio.

6.133) The Watertown Daily Times, December 3, 1889
Gegoux's great portrait of Court Crier Weeks, which was described in the TIMES a few days ago, is now on exhibition in one of Streeter, Brimmer & Olean's show windows and will remain there during this week. Provision has been made for the light which is needed to show the power ot the work. It will repay any one for going to see it.